• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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          2 months ago

          It has roguelike elements similar to Slay the Spire, but that’s that’s not what I like about it.

          Mild spoiler

          That’s just a misdirection for what the game is actually going for, in a similar way that the “Dating Sim” description is a misdirection for Doki Doki Literature Club.

          I will say it has a distinct ending, unlike Slay the Spire.

          It’s a great game to go in blind for, so I’m not going to go into too much more detail.

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              19 days ago

              Then you need to keep going. Look for things to do outside of the normal gameplay. There’s more to the game than what’s initially presented.

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                19 days ago

                ::: spoiler I searched around the room, completed few puzzles and I got the film roll (which I’m guessing is used to win the game, since the slime says to defeat “him”), but I’m not seeing anything else. :::

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      2 months ago

      Balatro is super good if you haven’t played it yet. It’s the passion project of one guy that feels more cohesive than some AAA games I’ve played

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        I didn’t expect to like Balatro as much as I did. I’m a big fan of deck builders but the poker theme was not super compelling to me. But wow, I’ve had a blast with it. Just boils down to a really good set of mechanics and some ridiculous fun builds. I don’t think it will hold my attention as long as like Slay the Spire or Monster Train but it was well worth the price.